The Zynga Poker League is a chance for players to flex their skills and compete against millions! During the eight-week long season, Zynga Poker players keep track of their progress on the leaderboard as they race up the League ranks to become the League’s champion.

The Zynga Poker League is now in its sixth season and available on the Web and mobile devices! Season just started and will end on Monday June, 1st at 6PM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).

GENERAL QUESTIONS

How does the Zynga Poker League work?

Zynga Poker League (ZPL) offers a new way to compete with other players around your skill level, even if you never sit down at a table with them. Players will be grouped with up to 99 people and ranked based on gross chips won. At the end of each week everyone will receive a small virtual prize, but the top performers in each League will get better virtual prizes as well as promotion into a higher larger virtual prize league.

How do I get entered into the Zynga Poker League Season?

Just play a hand and you'll be entered. It's that easy.

What if I don’t want to be in a Zynga Poker League?

If you do not wish to participate, you can always opt out via your game settings.

How long does a Season last?

The current Season will run over the course of 8 weeks.

How many tiers are there and how many divisions per tier?

Master, Elite, Diamond, Gold, Silver and Bronze are the six tiers; each consists of three divisions.

How many people am I competing with at any one time?

Once you are placed into a tier you will be competing with up to 99 other players in your division for the remainder of that week.

I want to compete with my friends in the same League. Is that possible?

Unless you're placed in the same tier and division, you will not be able to compete directly with your friends.

Where can I find information about the current season?

You can always access your league info via the 'League' tab or button in the lobby or at a table.

Will other people be able to see what my League rank is?

Your poker buddies will be able to see your current League rank but everyone else will only be able to see your Tier and Division.

How is gameplay for League any different than normal gameplay?

There is no difference in gameplay, however the Zynga Poker League will track your gross winnings and offer virtual prizes based on how well you play.

Do I need to pay in order to be successful in the Zynga Poker League?

You do not have to pay to achieve success in the Zynga Poker League.

Can I play as a member of a team if I play in a League?

There are no Teams in the current Zynga Poker League Season. Every player competes as their own entity and receives 100% of the prizes they earn.

Do chips I buy contribute to my League rank?

Chips purchased in game do not contribute to your league rank. League rank is solely calculated by gross chips won.

SEASON SIX UPDATE

When does Season Six start?

Season six starts on Monday, April 6th 2015 at 6PM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) and ends on Monday, June 1st 2015 at 6PM and will last for 8 weeks.

Why is my beginning tier different from my ending tier in last season?

At the start of every new season, your beginning tier is calculated based on your last few weeks of play.

As part of our effort to improve the Zynga Poker experience, we are committed to ensuring that Zynga Poker is not only the best social poker game in the world but that it’s also the most secure. To that end, we are continuing our long-term work to eliminate fraudulent activity and cheating in Zynga Poker, and are taking more measures to provide our players with a safe and fair experience.

In addition to increasing our fraud protection activities, we are also calling on our players, all of you, to report any instances of in-game cheating that you see. If you detect cheating at a table, please contact us via email at PokerSupport@zynga.com. Find out how to further protect your account from scammers, phishers and online bad guys by visiting https://zynga.com/security. For those players we find in violation of our Terms of Service, we will bar them from Zynga Poker.

Thanks again for your ongoing support of Zynga Poker over the years, as we work every day to deliver you the fairest and most secure Poker experience around.

Zynga Poker prides itself on being a fair and trusted gaming platform, which is why the card dealing algorithm, or Random Number Generator (RNG), utilized in our game is certified by Gaming Laboratories International, a leading independent certification agency for the gaming industry.

In a game like Poker, the order in which the cards are dealt is critical. The RNG algorithm used determines the sequence in which cards are drawn from the deck. By using a certified RNG algorithm, Zynga guarantees that this sequence is random and thus, the outcome of the game is random and does not follow any pattern.

Ensuring an authentic poker experience is of the utmost importance to our team. Official certification of our RNG to ensure fair dealing is just one of the many steps that we are taking to provide the best poker gameplay experience possible.

Sincerely,

The Zynga Poker Team

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Gaming Laboratories International?

Gaming Laboratories International, LLC or GLI is the world’s leading independent testing, inspection and certification laboratory to the gaming industry, and has 21 locations spread across Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America and South America. GLI provides testing and certification services to more than 455 jurisdictions worldwide. For information please visit www.gaminglabs.com.

What does this certification mean to you?

As a player, we want you to be confident that the game is fair and does not favor or disfavor any specific individual or player type. With this certification, you can be confident that your performance in the game is not controlled in any way by the dealer.

From the dealer’s and the game’s perspective, every player is treated equally. And every undealt card has an equal probability of drawn at any given time.

Why does Zynga care?

As the world’s largest Online Poker game, dealing fairness has always been a top priority for Zynga Poker. On occasion, we receive complaints from a small subset of players, typically after a losing streak, that the game is rigged and the results are controlled by the dealer. Even though Zynga has never controlled the games’ outcomes, we take user feedback very seriously. To quell any doubts in the minds of the players, Zynga requested GLI to independently verify the card dealing algorithms in the Zynga Poker RNG to be Random. This certification is to assure players about Zynga’s commitment to game fairness.

We want to provide you with an update on Zynga Poker. Starting today, you can choose between two great poker experiences on your iOS device: Zynga Poker Classic and the new Zynga Poker. Now, no matter how you choose to play, there’s a version of the world’s #1 Poker game for you!

Zynga Poker Classic offers gameplay that stays true to our traditional mobile poker experience that many of you have enjoyed over the last six years, while the new Zynga Poker will continue to offer the core game, along with new features such as Leagues. You can easily switch between both games and transfer status from one experience to the other. Your profile, history and chips will also transfer seamlessly between games.

For our players on Android devices, we will be bringing Zynga Poker Classic to Android later this year.

I want to give you another update on the new Zynga Poker and how we are taking your feedback to heart to provide you with the best social poker experience.

In early September, we launched the new Zynga Poker and set out to reimagine the game with an entirely new experience for mobile. We created the new game based on the feedback you’ve given us over the years and introduced a new sophisticated design and feature set that inspires more competition, authenticity and social connections between friends.

Since the launch, we have been hard at work listening closely to you and getting important feedback on your experience. We value all of our player communities and want you to know that we take the introduction of new products and features very seriously. We have heard from many of you that you like the look and feel of the new Zynga Poker, while others miss the classic design and play style of the original game.

To meet the demand we are seeing for both games, we will soon offer two distinct products – Zynga Poker Classic and the new Zynga Poker. We want to fuel your passion for poker, no matter if you want to play the traditional Zynga Poker Classic or experience the innovative new Zynga Poker. By giving you two poker games, you now have the option to choose how you play.

The original game, which will return soon as Zynga Poker Classic, offers familiar gameplay that stays true to our traditional mobile poker experience that so many of you have enjoyed over the last six years. The new Zynga Poker will continue to offer the core game, along with new features that inspire competition and mastery such as Leagues. Both Zynga Poker Classic and the new Zynga Poker will allow you to easily switch between games and transfer status from one experience to the other. Your profile, history and chips will also transfer seamlessly, so whichever poker game you choose, you will be able to get into the action fast and connect with friends inside the experience that suits your style.

We expect Zynga Poker Classic to be available on iOS in the coming weeks and across Android later this year. Our teams remain committed to delivering the high quality experiences you expect across all platforms, and we look forward to sharing more details on the return of Zynga Poker Classic and the ongoing evolution of the new Zynga Poker.

Today, Jon B. Liu, Vice President of Zynga Poker, sent the following email to Zynga Poker players updating them on the overall performance of the game, new game updates being released in the coming weeks to improve the Zynga Poker experience and a reimagined customer service program where players can directly engage with the Zynga Global Player Experience team to provide feedback on their game.

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Hi Zynga Poker fan,

As Vice President of Zynga Poker, I wanted to personally give you an update on how we have been taking your feedback on the new Zynga Poker to heart and working to improve the game.

While we have heard from many of you that you like the new Zynga Poker, we’ve also heard that some of you are not having a smooth and seamless experience. I want to assure you that our team is working hard to improve the stability and performance of the game. We recently released a new update to Zynga Poker across iOS and Android platforms that is showing some positive result, and we have more updates planned that will continue to improve your overall Poker experience.

In the meantime, your feedback is incredibly valuable and helps us build a better game! You can get information about Zynga Poker via our Zynga Poker forum, and we have also set up a dedicated email PokerSupport@Zynga.com and toll free number 877-352-0893 to better serve you.

Thank you again for your support and patience as we continue to improve Zynga Poker. It’s a privilege to work on a game that is loved by so many people around the world and I want you to know that the entire team is committed to providing you with the best possible social Poker experience.

Welcome to the Zynga Poker League! After a week of preseason play, the Zynga Poker League officially starts today and will be running for 8 weeks. Just by playing you will automatically be entered to compete against millions and have a chance to win awesome prizes like a Chevy Camaro ZL1*! Keep track of your progress as you race up the League tiers!

The all new Zynga Poker is the biggest update to the game we've ever done. We set out to create the most modern and immersive poker experience for tablet and phone. We've added and improved more features and functionality to make the world's largest poker game even better! When you play this new version, you'll notice the game has more life than ever before. It gives you more control, more fun, and the type of poker experience you want when you want it. Let's take a look at what makes the new Zynga Poker so great.

A whole new look.

Modern, sophisticated, and full of life. Rich animations, new effects, and updated sounds make the app and game more fun to play and touch. Tap around and explore. When you're playing, watch key game moments come to life like never before.

Redesigned Interface.

Simple and fresh. We refined everything and added all new capabilities so that everything in the app is considered, making it easier for you to move in and around the experience.

Want new action? Now you can change tables and stakes without going back to the lobby. Our "back" menu button gives you the ability to jump to a new table of the same stakes and speed or select new settings.

Improved Lobby.

One tap to get to the action. Get in the game and go...Tapping on each game icon now takes you right to the tables. We also display the buy-in and information below each icon, and built in the ability to tap and edit your settings right from the lobby.

Brand New Table Experience.

With a fully redesigned table and playing environment, this is our most immersive table experience yet. It has the feel of a high end poker room similar to the best casinos around the world. Sitting front and center to the action with our perspective table view is the next best thing to sitting at a real poker table. Unique colors and icons for betting actions help you follow the action faster. Player pics have a whole new look and level of interactivity. Tip: Want to see someone's name and level? Swipe left or right over their photo. But there's more…

Powerful Animation, FX, & Sounds.

Rich animations and special effects pay off those big wins and big hands. All-in players have a special effect around their photo to show you who's going for it! New sound effects add a whole new level of authenticity.

Smarter Betting Controls.

Specially designed for tablets and phones, you now see the controls you need when they matter. Simple but powerful.

Raising.

Better with chips. When it's time to raise or go all-in, why not do it with chips? The new raise slider dynamically adjusts to the table action and provides easy points to make quick and common bet amounts.

All New Cards.

Bigger and better hole cards! They almost feel like they're in your hand. Our artists have created a Zynga Poker-only card design. Stay tuned for more card excitement. We love cards.

Jump Poker Mode.

New and improved Jump Poker is coming soon. Jump offers non-stop fast paced poker action as you jump from table to table after each hand.

The Zynga Poker League.

Last but not least we're bringing Zynga Poker League to the phone and tablet. It takes the competition to a whole new level including the chance to win some major real world prizes and serious bragging rights.

What's missing?

You may have noticed that we've removed some of our mini-games and other features. That's because we have some big features and all new offerings coming your way soon. We think you'll love the new and improved ways that you will be able to play Zynga Poker we have in store for you over the coming months.

The New Zynga Poker.

Thank you for playing with us. Zynga Poker players are the world's greatest poker playing community, and it's our pleasure and privilege to serve you. The new Zynga Poker is just the beginning. We have many new and exciting things in store for you this year. We can't wait to see you at the tables.

As always, your feedback is appreciated and invaluable to us. Please let us know what you think in the app store, in our forums, or on Twitter or Facebook!

It’s time to put the pedal to the metal in Zynga Poker with the upcoming launch of our latest feature Zynga Poker Leagues on June 23. As part of the Zynga Casino franchise’s effort to deliver authentic experiences that mirror live casino experiences, Zynga Poker Leagues will give players a fun new way to compete and win in their favorite game.

Zynga Poker Leagues – one of the most requested features from our players – add a new competitive layer to Zynga Poker, letting players compete in a pool of one hundred players for a chance to win real-world prizes and some serious bragging rights.

Through the eight-week long Zynga Poker League season, Zynga Poker players will earn League Points, moving them up the ranks on the League Leaderboard. Zynga Poker players can play to win real-world prizes by using their League Points to enter a sweepstakes on August 17 when the first eight-week Zynga Poker League comes to an end. There will be thousands of real-world prizes up for grabs like dream vacations and tablets, but the one we’re most excited about is the opportunity for players to unlock a brand new Ford Shelby GT500 as the grand prize.

As a lead up to the June 23 launch of Zynga Poker Leagues, beginning today players can opt-in to collectively work together to help unlock a Ford Shelby GT500 as the grand prize for the first season of the Zynga Poker League. By opting-in, Zynga Poker players can contribute a small portion of their in-game winnings towards the group goal of 250 billion chips contributed, which if reached, will unlock the grand prize.

So, what are you waiting for? Help unlock the Ford Shelby GT500 and maybe you’ll take home the first Zynga Poker League real-world grand prize!